July 7, 2003 Monday
God's Champion

"he that is least among you all, the same shall be great" - Luke 9:48

Who is "great" in your life, you or Christ? One of the most convicting aspects of our Lord's life is unfolded when we witness and ponder His simple humbleness. When everything within our sole is striving to exalt us in the sight of men, how do we become like our Savior, who "made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant"? (Philippians 2:7) Our minds have produced a large variety of philosophies stating the requirements for becoming a champion for God, yet they all come crashing down when God's truth is revealed. Our motives and methods are quick to become centered on self, not Christ, and we even disguise the sin by carrying it out in His name or for "the cause of Christ". People seeking to elevate themselves to no eternal avail are found everywhere we turn, but the true champions of God, who are busy preparing the way of the Lord, are nowhere to be recognized in the midst of such pride, rather they are found with the same words on their lips that John the Baptist spoke, "He must increase, but I must decrease." (John 3:30) If we want to see Christ become "great" in our life we MUST "die daily." (1 Corinthians 15:31) Death to self yields room for the life of Christ to be manifested in us.....is this happening in your life? Are your motives centered around His honor and glory or yours? Would you live for Christ if no one ever recognized your name? Are you ready to truly become "great"?